Solicitation for Agricultural Opportunity (25.32 Acres) at Naval Air Station Kingsville, TX
ID: N69450-25-RP-00020Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHEASTNAS JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32212-0030, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming (111998)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY (LAND) (X1PC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/580cbc72e7c14f3695b4c9be940b6629/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, is soliciting bids for the lease of approximately 25.32 acres of agricultural land at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas, specifically for row crop cultivation. The lease will commence on March 1, 2025, for an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for up to nine additional one-year periods. This opportunity is significant for promoting the productive use of government land while ensuring compliance with environmental and agricultural standards. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by January 27, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled for January 31, 2025. For further inquiries, contact David Garza at (361) 516-6058 or via email at david.c.garza8.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The Government is inviting bids for the lease of approximately 25.32 acres of agricultural land at Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, Texas, exclusively for row crop cultivation. The lease begins on March 1, 2025, for an initial year with options for nine additional one-year renewals. Bids must be submitted by January 27, 2025, and there will be a public opening on January 31, 2025. A 20-foot buffer zone from the installation fenceline is mandated. Bidders need to inspect the site before bidding and submit a deposit of at least 25% of the first year's rent. The document outlines bidding procedures, eligibility requirements, and essential conditions such as not allowing federal employees to bid and stipulations against hazardous material usage on the leased land. The successful bidder must implement a Conservation Plan and adhere to regulations regarding environmental safety and maintenance of the property. The document serves to facilitate economically productive use of government land while ensuring compliance with environmental and agricultural standards, emphasizing transparency and public engagement in the leasing process.
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